Pompeii 7316 (type 4) Faced tabby s/s
Catalogue number
Ts 81
Inventory number
7316
Description
The difference in diameter between warp and weft threads emphasises the faced effect of the fabric.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
2
mm
W.
4
mm
Object condition
Small fragment
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
faced tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | plant bast fibre | plant bast fibre | ||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | SEM | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 38 - 40 | 29 - 33 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 22 | 30 |
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2020